What is the new product introduction process? The new product introduction process is: A complete blueprint that takes an idea through various structured phases and that results in a finished product being launched into the … [Read more...]
Exploring Process Audits | Vetting Chinese Suppliers (Part 7) [Podcast]
Why perform process audits? So far in this mini-series of podcasts about vetting Chinese suppliers we've discussed what quality audits and social compliance audits are and their respective benefits. Since auditing prospective suppliers is … [Read more...]
Are You Using A China Manufacturing Contract To Protect Yourself? [Podcast]
The importance of a China manufacturing contract I've written about terms to negotiate with your contract manufacturer and the positive effects of signing a strong manufacturing contract before. And some commonalities between them include … [Read more...]
All You Should Know About Management System Standards & Auditing Them [Podcast]
What are management system standards? Management system standards aren't 'just another tool.' When an organization is certified to one of these standards it's an important way to demonstrate that they're able to perform the tasks required … [Read more...]
7 Manufacturing Challenges Due To Lack Of Transparency In China & How To Mitigate Them [Podcast]
The situation in Hong Kong, the US/China trade war, mistrust of China and attempts at decoupling, and other news stories are rightfully a cause of concern for importers with Chinese suppliers. But the manufacturing challenges you should be … [Read more...]
Why Conduct On-Site Social Compliance Audits? [Podcast]
In part 6 of our mini-series of podcast episodes about vetting Chinese suppliers, I'm discussing social compliance audits. After regular factory audits are done on a prospective supplier, it may make sense to assess their social … [Read more...]
The End Of Just In Time Manufacturing? [Podcast]
A number of blog posts, such as this one, have been popping up lately casting doubts on whether just in time manufacturing can survive post-coronavirus. They share some pretty strong words: Recent trade tensions between the US and … [Read more...]
The Importance Of On-Site Factory Quality Audits [Podcast]
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss factory quality audits as a part of the new Chinese supplier vetting process. Loosely based on this article, you'll understand where these audits fit into the vetting process and the more formal … [Read more...]
Vetting Suppliers In China [Podcast Series]
Vetting suppliers is important. After all, these suppliers are responsible for your company's reputation. Hopefully, everyone by now will understand the dangers of checking Alibaba or Global Sources and 'choosing' a supplier who 'looks' … [Read more...]
Strategies to Keep Costs Low when Buying in China [podcast]
My friend Mike Michelini recently invited me to talk on the Global From Asia podcast and to discuss the topic of 5 Biggest Challenges in Importing from China and How to Manage Them. We spent about half the time talking about ways to avoid … [Read more...]
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